Selfup Cooking Classes Boston

Craving the rich foods of a traditional French Bistro but can’t make the trip across the pond? Chef John Peredina takes you on a fun-filled journey of the menu of a classic French Bistro without ever leaving downtown Boston. You’ll start your Selfup cooking experience with the traditional Salade Niçoise - the go-to salad for summer. With crunchy lettuce, ripe tomatoes, potatoes, tuna, and soft-boiled eggs, it's full of flavor and texture. Your next course - the Filet au Poivre - is certain to spoil your taste buds with a spicy demi glace made from the filet drippings, Brandy, and green peppercorns. A prime cut of meat expertly paired with a sauce so delicious you’re sure to be sopping it up with a baguette makes an impeccable main course. The only dish that could follow a meal like this is the classic Creme Brûlée. You’ll learn how to recreate this flambeed tableside classic in your own kitchen! It’s the quintessential wind-down to an incredible meal. This cooking class is a perfect romantic night out for couples, or a fun adventure for friends or coworkers. After your au revoir, you’ll be able to recreate these French dinner classics in your own kitchen.

If you’ve been to the North End, Boston’s Italian district, you’ll already know that their food is phenomenal, and their tastes are out of this world. If these are tastes you’re chasing, take one of our cooking classes – Chef John Peredina will be your guide, and you know it’ll be a great journey to learn how to make delicious Italian dishes and tiramisu. If this sounds like the sort of culinary experience that whets your whistle, join our cooking class and dinner experience in downtown Boston, where you’ll learn how to cook several dishes over the course of the evening, with delicious favorites such as: Fresh Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette: A lively mix of greens with irresistible balsamic dressing. Hand-Stretched Mozzarella Cheese: Perfectly pliable mozzarella, a true artisanal delight. Ravioli with Ricotta Filling: Fluffy ravioli generously filled with dreamy ricotta. Fettuccine in Marinara Sauce: Silky fettuccine dances in savory marinara. Lemon Chicken (Pollo al Limone): Succulent chicken bathed in a zesty lemon sauce, pure culinary grace. Luscious Tiramisu: A delightful symphony of flavors in our irresistible tiramisu. This cooking class will go down in the history books as an unforgettable masterpiece, and it will leave you with the skills you’ll need to recreate these dishes later, in the comfort of your own home. Wow and awe anyone who questions your cooking abilities and keep your loved ones full to bursting.

If you’re not planning on making a trip down to Mexico any time soon but are craving the savory flavors of traditional Mexican dishes, don’t sleep on our group cooking classes focused on tried and authentic Mexican cuisine. Our chef will take you on a journey through time to learn about the origin of certain spices and dishes native to Mexico, which you will then prepare as a group in the kitchen and enjoy altogether over plenty of laughs with great company. Our culinary expert will share his knowledge and exceptional culinary skills and teach you all you need to know and then some regarding traditional Mexican ingredients, utensils, complementary flavors, and dish arrangement. The unforgettably tasty dishes you will prepare during class include Corn and flour tortillas, Chicken Enchiladas, Chicken Mole, Fish Tacos, Pork Tamales, and churros with the perfect crunch. This assortment of menu items is curated to help you experience the abundance of flavors and textures that Mexican food offers. A bit about the dishes you’ll be making: Corn and Flour Tortillas: simple ingredients of flour and masa harina–dried corn dough–and a dash of salt. Combine with water and shape dough into flat pancakes of perfection. Chicken Enchiladas: made with a homemade enchilada sauce, fresh tortillas, and stuffed with chicken and cheese, garnished with fresh herbs. They are layered with a gooey melted cheese that makes for a flavor bomb in your mouth. Carne asada street tacos: Delicious, easy, and authentic. Tender steak piled on warm corn tortillas. Pork Tamales: create tender shreds of pork tucked inside corn husk tamales blended with masa dough tamales simmered in green or red chili sauces, which adds extra juiciness. You’ll steam tamales and serve them with a rich sauce and herb garnish. Churros: to top it all off, you’ll end on a sweet note with crispy dough homemade churros that are lightly dusted with granulated sugar for the ideal dessert to close out a wonderful Mexican feast.